Emma Willard School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $67,270
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $41,600
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Emma Willard School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 298 schools) for:
School Overview
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Tuition Cost
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Acceptance Rate
Katie Myer
Sports
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Activities Council, African Aid, Animation Club, Architecture Club, Art Room Monitor, Black and Hispanic Awareness (BHA), Chamber Group, Conservation Society, DPP (Dance Performance Project), Drawing, painting, pottery, Emma Green, Emma Now- Student Run Blog, Fair Trade Store, Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS), Foreign and American Student Organization, Horsebackrding (English), Instructional Ice Hockey, Instrument Ensemble, Kush (Radio Station), Martial Arts, Multicultural Awareness Club, Music lessons (piano, brass, singing), Muslin Student Association, Open Doors, Outdoor Program, Portfolio, Robotics, Rock Ensemble, Shakespeare, Snowboarding, Spring Theater Workshop, Student/Faculty Senate, Technical Theater, UNICEF
Arts and Music Programs:
Agonies, Campus Players, Choir, Kickball, Literature Live, Planet@CA (environmental club), Road Biking
College Matriculation
School Notes
- LOOK WITHIN, SEE BEYOND.
- What drives your passion to learn? Are you an artist? A scientist? An athlete? A combination of all?
- At Emma Willard School, we invite you to embrace your passion and use it to shape your high school learning experience and beyond.
- As the nation`s first institute of higher learning for young women, Emma Willard School has been a leader in girls` education for over 200 years. Since 1814, we have been challenging independent school students to question, reason, learn, grow, and lead. Whether you already know your passion, or are still finding your way, Emma Willard School empowers you to discover your authentic self.
- Our founder, Emma Hart Willard, was a bold advocate for access to education, wanting young women to have more opportunities than what was available to her at that time. She was empowered to want morefor herself and othersand set forth for a life of extraordinary impact.
- With a balance of academic rigor, personalized opportunities to grow and create, and a focus on individual wellness, Emma Willard School prepares boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12 to go out and impact their world.
- Emma Willard School accreditations: NYSAIS, NAIS, TABS,
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Emma Willard School cost?
Emma Willard School's tuition is approximately $67,270 for boarding students and $41,600 for day students.
What sports does Emma Willard School offer?
Emma Willard School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.
Does Emma Willard School offer a summer program?
Yes, Emma Willard School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Emma Willard School's ranking?
Emma Willard School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees and Highest endowment/student.
When is the application deadline for Emma Willard School?
The application deadline for Emma Willard School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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